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... 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Assembling the monitor 1-2 1.4 Monitor introduction 1-3 1.4.1 Front of the LED monitor 1-3 1.4.2 Rear of the LED monitor 1-4 2.1 Detaching the arm/stand (for backup purposes, without intent to infringe. or (2) the serial number of the product is authorized in any form or by any language in writing by the purchaser for VESA wall mount 1-5 2.2 Adjusting the monitor 2-1 3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 2-2 3.1.1 How to reconfigure 2-2 3.1.2 OSD Function Introduction 2-2 3.2 Specifications 2-6 3.3 Troubleshooting (FAQ 2-7 3.4 Supported timing list...
... 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Assembling the monitor 1-2 1.4 Monitor introduction 1-3 1.4.1 Front of the LED monitor 1-3 1.4.2 Rear of the LED monitor 1-4 2.1 Detaching the arm/stand (for backup purposes, without intent to infringe. or (2) the serial number of the product is authorized in any form or by any language in writing by the purchaser for VESA wall mount 1-5 2.2 Adjusting the monitor 2-1 3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 2-2 3.1.1 How to reconfigure 2-2 3.1.2 OSD Function Introduction 2-2 3.2 Specifications 2-6 3.3 Troubleshooting (FAQ 2-7 3.4 Supported timing list...
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This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from digital apparatus set out in a particular installation. Canadian Department of Communications. iii These limits are ...instructions, may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that to which the receiver is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment to Part...
This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from digital apparatus set out in a particular installation. Canadian Department of Communications. iii These limits are ...instructions, may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that to which the receiver is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment to Part...
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... the back or top of the cabinet are provided for a long period of power supply to fix it should be operated only from damage due to open the monitor cabinet. Safety information • Before setting up the monitor, carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. Do not block these slots. Overloading can result in...
... the back or top of the cabinet are provided for a long period of power supply to fix it should be operated only from damage due to open the monitor cabinet. Safety information • Before setting up the monitor, carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. Do not block these slots. Overloading can result in...
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... screen becomes black or flashes, or cannot work anymore, contact your dealer or service center to fix it on again to make sure that you MUST follow to disconnect the cables and power cord. The screen will recover slowly or you can turn it . NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. Turn off the Power Switch and turn off the Power Switch for use with the monitor: • The screen...
... screen becomes black or flashes, or cannot work anymore, contact your dealer or service center to fix it on again to make sure that you MUST follow to disconnect the cables and power cord. The screen will recover slowly or you can turn it . NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. Turn off the Power Switch and turn off the Power Switch for use with the monitor: • The screen...
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vi ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are not part of the standard package. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation that may have been added by your dealer. Where to find more information Refer to http://www.asus.com 2. Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1.
vi ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are not part of the standard package. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation that may have been added by your dealer. Where to find more information Refer to http://www.asus.com 2. Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1.
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... you for the following items: LED monitor Monitor base User manual CD Quick Start Guide Warranty card 1 x Power cord 1 x VGA cable 1 x DVI cable(VB178T/N,VB198T/N) 1 x Audio cable (VB178T/S,VB198T/S) If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your viewing experience. ASUS LED Monitor VB178/VB198 Series 1-1 With these features, you ! 1.2 Package contents Check your VB178/VB198 Series LED Monitor package for purchasing the ASUS® VB178/VB198 Series LED monitor! 1.1 Welcome! The latest widescreen LED monitor from ASUS provides a crisper, broader, and...
... you for the following items: LED monitor Monitor base User manual CD Quick Start Guide Warranty card 1 x Power cord 1 x VGA cable 1 x DVI cable(VB178T/N,VB198T/N) 1 x Audio cable (VB178T/S,VB198T/S) If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your viewing experience. ASUS LED Monitor VB178/VB198 Series 1-1 With these features, you ! 1.2 Package contents Check your VB178/VB198 Series LED Monitor package for purchasing the ASUS® VB178/VB198 Series LED monitor! 1.1 Welcome! The latest widescreen LED monitor from ASUS provides a crisper, broader, and...
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Connect the base with soft cloth to prevent damage to the angle that is most comfortable. Adjust the monitor to the monitor. 1 2 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction A click indicates that you cover the table surface with the monitor. We recommend that the base has been connected successfully. 2. 1.3 Assembling the monitor To assemble the monitor: 1.
Connect the base with soft cloth to prevent damage to the angle that is most comfortable. Adjust the monitor to the monitor. 1 2 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction A click indicates that you cover the table surface with the monitor. We recommend that the base has been connected successfully. 2. 1.3 Assembling the monitor To assemble the monitor: 1.
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Button: • Automatically adjust the image to its optimized position, clock, and phase by long pressing this button for 2-4 seconds (for VGA mode only). • Use this hotkey to switch from six video preset modes (Scenery Mode, Standard Mode, Theater Mode, Game Mode, Night View Mode, and sRGB Mode) with SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence Technology. • Exit the OSD menu or go back to the previous menu as the OSD menu is activated. 4. • • Button: Press...
Button: • Automatically adjust the image to its optimized position, clock, and phase by long pressing this button for 2-4 seconds (for VGA mode only). • Use this hotkey to switch from six video preset modes (Scenery Mode, Standard Mode, Theater Mode, Game Mode, Night View Mode, and sRGB Mode) with SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence Technology. • Exit the OSD menu or go back to the previous menu as the OSD menu is activated. 4. • • Button: Press...
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... PC VGA connection. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction AC-IN port. Audio-in port. Power Indicator • The color definition of the LED monitor Screw holes for VESA Wall Mount Rear connectors 1 2 34 Rear connectors (from the bundled power cord. 2. D-SUB port. DVI port. This port connects the power connector from left to right) 1. This 24-pin port is as the below table. This port connects PC audio source by the bundled audio cable. (VB178T/S , VB198T/S) 3. This 15-pin port is for PC (Personal Computer) DVI-D digital signal connection. (VB178T...
... PC VGA connection. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction AC-IN port. Audio-in port. Power Indicator • The color definition of the LED monitor Screw holes for VESA Wall Mount Rear connectors 1 2 34 Rear connectors (from the bundled power cord. 2. D-SUB port. DVI port. This port connects the power connector from left to right) 1. This 24-pin port is as the below table. This port connects PC audio source by the bundled audio cable. (VB178T/S , VB198T/S) 3. This 15-pin port is for PC (Personal Computer) DVI-D digital signal connection. (VB178T...
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... remove the three screws on a table. 3. screws • The VESA wall mount kit ( 100 x 100 mm) is specially designed for VESA wall mount) The detachable stand of the monitor as the below drawing shows. 4. ASUS LED Monitor VB178/VB198 Series 1-5 Use a screwdriver to the monitor. • Hold the stand of the monitor face down on the stand of the VB178/VB198 Series LED monitor is purchased separately. Remove the arm cover. 2. 2.1 Detaching the arm/stand (for VESA wall mount...
... remove the three screws on a table. 3. screws • The VESA wall mount kit ( 100 x 100 mm) is specially designed for VESA wall mount) The detachable stand of the monitor as the below drawing shows. 4. ASUS LED Monitor VB178/VB198 Series 1-5 Use a screwdriver to the monitor. • Hold the stand of the monitor face down on the stand of the VB178/VB198 Series LED monitor is purchased separately. Remove the arm cover. 2. 2.1 Detaching the arm/stand (for VESA wall mount...
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2.2 Adjusting the monitor • For optimal viewing, we recommend that you look at the full face of the monitor, then adjust the monitor to the angle that is most comfortable for you. • Hold the stand to prevent the monitor from falling while changing its angle. • You can adjust the monitor's angle from -5˚ to 20˚. -5º~20º 2-1 Chapter 2: Setup
2.2 Adjusting the monitor • For optimal viewing, we recommend that you look at the full face of the monitor, then adjust the monitor to the angle that is most comfortable for you. • Hold the stand to prevent the monitor from falling while changing its angle. • You can adjust the monitor's angle from -5˚ to 20˚. -5º~20º 2-1 Chapter 2: Setup
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... the OSD menu, press the button. Repeat step 2 and step 3 to change the settings of the selected function. 4. Press and to adjust any other function. 3.1.2 OSD Function Introduction 1. VB178 Splendid Color Image Input Select System Setup Scenery Mode Standard Mode Theater Mode Game Mode Night View Mode sRGB Move Menu Exit ASUS LED Monitor VB178/VB198 Series 2-2 3.1 3.1.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu How to activate the OSD menu. 2. Highlight and activate the desired sub-menu function by pressing the MENU button...
... the OSD menu, press the button. Repeat step 2 and step 3 to change the settings of the selected function. 4. Press and to adjust any other function. 3.1.2 OSD Function Introduction 1. VB178 Splendid Color Image Input Select System Setup Scenery Mode Standard Mode Theater Mode Game Mode Night View Mode sRGB Move Menu Exit ASUS LED Monitor VB178/VB198 Series 2-2 3.1 3.1.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu How to activate the OSD menu. 2. Highlight and activate the desired sub-menu function by pressing the MENU button...
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VB178 Splendid Color Image Input Select System Setup Brightness Contrast Saturation Color Temp Skin Tone Smart View 100 80 50 User Mode Natural OFF Move Menu Exit • Brightness: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Contrast: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Saturation: The adjusting range is from 0 ~ 100. 2-3 Chapter 3: General Instruction In the User Mode, colors of R (Red), G (Green), and B (Blue) are not user-configurable. 2. the adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Color Temp.: Contains...
VB178 Splendid Color Image Input Select System Setup Brightness Contrast Saturation Color Temp Skin Tone Smart View 100 80 50 User Mode Natural OFF Move Menu Exit • Brightness: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Contrast: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Saturation: The adjusting range is from 0 ~ 100. 2-3 Chapter 3: General Instruction In the User Mode, colors of R (Red), G (Green), and B (Blue) are not user-configurable. 2. the adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Color Temp.: Contains...
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... dynamic contrast ratio function. • Position: Adjusts the horizontal position (H-Position) and the vertical position (V-Position) of the image by adjusting (Phase) and (Clock) separately. VB178 Splendid VGA Color DVI Image Input Select System Setup Move Menu Exit ASUS LED Monitor VB178/VB198 Series 2-4 VB178 Splendid Sharpness 40 Color ASCR OFF Image Position Input Select Focus System Setup Move Menu Exit • Sharpness: Adjusts the picture sharpness. The adjusting range is from this main function. 3. Input Select Selects the input source from...
... dynamic contrast ratio function. • Position: Adjusts the horizontal position (H-Position) and the vertical position (V-Position) of the image by adjusting (Phase) and (Clock) separately. VB178 Splendid VGA Color DVI Image Input Select System Setup Move Menu Exit ASUS LED Monitor VB178/VB198 Series 2-4 VB178 Splendid Sharpness 40 Color ASCR OFF Image Position Input Select Focus System Setup Move Menu Exit • Sharpness: Adjusts the picture sharpness. The adjusting range is from this main function. 3. Input Select Selects the input source from...
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...configuration. VB178 Splendid Color Image Input Select System Setup Splendid Demo Mode Volume ECO Mode OSD Setup Language Information Move Menu Exit OFF 83 OFF English 1/2 VB178 Splendid Color Image Input Select System Setup All Reset 2/2 Move Menu Exit • Splendid Demo Mode: Activate the demo mode for the Splendid function. • Volume: Adjusts the Volume level of speakers. (VB178T/S 、VB198T/S). • ECO Mode: Turns the ECO Mode Function on or off. • OSD Setup: Adjusts the horizontal position (H-Position), vertical position (V-Position), OSD Timeout, DDD/CI...
...configuration. VB178 Splendid Color Image Input Select System Setup Splendid Demo Mode Volume ECO Mode OSD Setup Language Information Move Menu Exit OFF 83 OFF English 1/2 VB178 Splendid Color Image Input Select System Setup All Reset 2/2 Move Menu Exit • Splendid Demo Mode: Activate the demo mode for the Splendid function. • Volume: Adjusts the Volume level of speakers. (VB178T/S 、VB198T/S). • ECO Mode: Turns the ECO Mode Function on or off. • OSD Setup: Adjusts the horizontal position (H-Position), vertical position (V-Position), OSD Timeout, DDD/CI...
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Resolution Brightness (Typ.) Cnrtast Ratio (Typ.) Viewing Angle (H/V), (CR≥10) Display Colors Response Time D-SUB Input DVI Input Speaker (Build-in ) ASUS LED Monitor VB178/VB198 Series 2-6 Dimension (WxHxD) Box Dimension (WxHxD) Net Weight (Esti.) Gross Weight (Esti.) Voltage Rating VB198T/N/S/D 19"W (48.3 cm) SXGA 1280*1024 250cd/m2 1000:1 170°/160° 16.7 M 5ms (Tr+Tf) YES DVI(VB198T/N only) 1W x 2 (VB198T/S only...
Resolution Brightness (Typ.) Cnrtast Ratio (Typ.) Viewing Angle (H/V), (CR≥10) Display Colors Response Time D-SUB Input DVI Input Speaker (Build-in ) ASUS LED Monitor VB178/VB198 Series 2-6 Dimension (WxHxD) Box Dimension (WxHxD) Net Weight (Esti.) Gross Weight (Esti.) Voltage Rating VB198T/N/S/D 19"W (48.3 cm) SXGA 1280*1024 250cd/m2 1000:1 170°/160° 16.7 M 5ms (Tr+Tf) YES DVI(VB198T/N only) 1W x 2 (VB198T/S only...
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... is no screen image ON mode. • Make sure the signal cable is properly connected the monitor and the computer. • Inspect the signal cable and make sure that the computer sound card driver is properly installed and activated. 2-7 Chapter 3: General Instruction 3.3 Troubleshooting (FAQ) Problem Possible Solution Power LED is not ON • Press the button to check if the monitor is in the ON mode. • Check if the power cord is properly connected to check if the...
... is no screen image ON mode. • Make sure the signal cable is properly connected the monitor and the computer. • Inspect the signal cable and make sure that the computer sound card driver is properly installed and activated. 2-7 Chapter 3: General Instruction 3.3 Troubleshooting (FAQ) Problem Possible Solution Power LED is not ON • Press the button to check if the monitor is in the ON mode. • Check if the power cord is properly connected to check if the...
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3.4 Supported timing list Resolution 640x350 640x480 640x480 640x480 640x480 720x400 800x600 800x600 800x600 800x600 832x624 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 1152x864 1152x860 1280x960 1280x1024 1280x1024 1280x1024 1280x1024 V(Hz) 70 60 67 72 75 70 56 60 72 75 75 60 70 72 75 75 75 75 60 60 70 72 75 H(KHz) 31.469 31.469 35 37.861 37.5 31.469 35.156 37.879 48.077 46.875 49.725 48.363 56.476 57.7 60.023 60.2 67.5 68.7 60 63.981 74.4 77.9 79.976 ASUS LED Monitor VB178/VB198 Series 2-8
3.4 Supported timing list Resolution 640x350 640x480 640x480 640x480 640x480 720x400 800x600 800x600 800x600 800x600 832x624 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 1152x864 1152x860 1280x960 1280x1024 1280x1024 1280x1024 1280x1024 V(Hz) 70 60 67 72 75 70 56 60 72 75 75 60 70 72 75 75 75 75 60 60 70 72 75 H(KHz) 31.469 31.469 35 37.861 37.5 31.469 35.156 37.879 48.077 46.875 49.725 48.363 56.476 57.7 60.023 60.2 67.5 68.7 60 63.981 74.4 77.9 79.976 ASUS LED Monitor VB178/VB198 Series 2-8